New York, NY (October 13, 2014) – Forbes Media announced today that Shauna Haras is rejoining Forbes Media as Regional Sales Director in Detroit, effective immediately. Ms. Haras will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing the company’s integrated advertising strategy in the Detroit area, both from a business development and a sales perspective. She will report to Jessica Sibley, Vice President of Advertising Sales for the Eastern Region.
"Shauna is among the best in the business and the best in the Detroit market," said Jessica Sibley, Forbes Media Vice President of Advertising Sales for the Eastern Region. “We are lucky to have her back during this time of significant growth at Forbes Media.”
"I'm thrilled to be back! There are very few places that can compare to Forbes, which is why so many of us return,” said Shauna Haras, Forbes Media Regional Sales Director in Detroit. “Working at Forbes will consume you, entertain you, and most importantly, inspire you."
Prior to joining Forbes Media, Ms. Haras was the Executive Director of Multi Media Sales for Fortune Money Group. She’s served in multiple roles, including Account Executive for Media Sales & Marketing at CNNMoney.com, Sales Director at Aircell and Senior Sales Manager, Consumer Markets at WebMD. Ms. Haras previously worked at Forbes Media from October 1998 – September 2009, where she served as the Detroit Director of Sales Initiatives. Ms. Haras graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1996 with a B.A. in journalism. She resides in Detroit.
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